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If I could talk to myself at a younger age I would tell myself to focus more and work harder. I think that when I was in High School I was more concerned with making friends or keeping friends that I had, rather than actually doing well acidemically. I realized very shortly after High School how important it was to focus on my studies and take time to do well, because it matters when you are applygin to colleges and programs for the future. I would tell myself to focus on studying first, and worry about friends later because setting yourself up for the future is really important to start in High School. I would have also gone out less, and spent time with family that have since passed away. I would have partied less, and spend quality time with those that matter. I would also tell myself to think better for myself, and make better decisions about the company that you keep, and how important it is for the friends in your life to treat you as kind as you treat them.

Dear 18 year old self, After having made it through my first year of collge, here is some advise to help you get through the rest of high school and prepare you for college. First, I would not apply to all the schools you have friends at, granted you will have a support system, but go off and make new friends...they could lead to potential job leads in the future. Second, get involved with organizations or groups on campus. I found the campus ministry group to be exhilerating, and would never give it up. Third, find a nice quiet place either in your dorm lounge or get a permanent study room in the library. You can have study groups and make sure you know wha is on the BIO 100 final without cramming the night before. If I was you, I would make sure you made friends with someone who has a car, they will be your way off campus (we all need fun sometimes). I would also tell you to take advantage of your professors office hours, they are there to help become a better writer, student, etc. Have a fun senior year, College Corey

Jen, You know, it would definitely be more cost efficient for you to attend a community college for the first year or two of college to keep your tuition costs down. Please don't feel the pressure of your peers, your parents, your coaches or your teachers to go to an expensive college because it's more prestigious. You can transfer there later, if you like, after you have your basic classes completed and have explored some of your options. You'd be really smart to even take a year off to work so that you can pay your tuition while in school, instead of during the thirty years after you graduate! There are smart ways to get through school financially; going to a private college for four years is not one of them. It's not necessary. Explore all of your options carefully. Taking a year off to work and raise tuition money may be the smartest thing you'll ever do. That's the most important thing I've learned in college, but I didnt learn it in any of my classes. Sincerly, Jen

I would say to myself not to be afraid. You get to chose the college and you have chosen well. The professors are very friendly and know so much about their fields of study. The students welcome you and want to learn from you as well. You can make friendships that last longer than just college. This college will encourage you to follow your dreams and give you a great career that you will truly enjoy, not just another job to pay bills. You will have the oppurtunity to grow in the person that you are will the support of many and can have help and encouragement with the burdens that come in life. You don't have to do it all by yourself. Pursue friendships and never think that you don't have time for them because of the academics of college. College doesn't have to be yet another stressful, joyless step in getting to your goal. Enjoy the moments in college, for they are joyful and precious. Now go with all your heart and mind and don't let up!

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self I would look her in the eyes and say, "Stand up for yourself and what you need. Do not allow yourself to give up on your dream for a guy who will not support your needs and wants. You will waste seven years of your life and will have nothing to show for it. Go to college and get the nursing degree that you turly want and deserve. You make a great nurse so do not waste your life with someone who does not love you. Instead of just getting your degree at 31 you could be working in a NICU taking care of beautiful little babies!"

Advice I would give myself as a senior is this: be satisfied with every decision that you make, ask and accept help when you need it, work hard, be intentional, and be involved. Every decision you make as a college student affects more than the present. When there is uncertainty about what steps to take next, seeking counsel from a mentor will ultimately provide a fresh perspective and unbelieveable opportunities. College is a time for growth in character, in values, in beliefs, in paving the way to the beginning of a career. When you work hard, are invloved, and accept help, there is more purpose to school than a diploma, awards, and a GPA. The purpose becomes serving others the best that you can within the capacity that you can while achieving your goals to become the best you can be as a whole person. Intentionality will not only provide more opportunities and develop a higher confidence, but it will also strengthen relationships. Investing time to work hard and be involved with the campus will develop life-long relationships. It all starts with decisions.

Be yourself, do not cave into what other's believe you should be. There is so much more to life than you think, stand tall and never give up.

My advice would be, don't drop out of school just because you are bored with it. Just change majors til you find something that you feel that you would enjoy doing.

I am 30 years old now and it has been 12 years since I graduated from high school, so I think I have earned some perspective. I would say to myself don't waste time pursuing anything other than what truly matters to you. Life is much shorter than it seems and it goes by fast, so appreciate the time you have been given. When I began school I took a lot of classes and worked full time. I would tell myself to focus on school and to look at it as a marathon rather than a sprint. I had grand visions of finishing my undergraduate work in two and a half years, but because of the load I took on I burned out. Had I taken my time I feel I would be much further along now. I would tell my 18 year old self to focus on your relationship with God and family because everything else in life is unimportant by comparison to those two things. I would tell myself to be greatful for the truly great life you were given and to tell people thank you.

I would tell myself "don't wait. Go straight to a Christian University. Getting started in college three years late has prooven to be a difficult experience."

Do not use credit cards. Learn from those who have achieved what you want to accomplish in life. Never stop learning. Be a force for good. Take everything in life seriously, except yourself. Do not whine, complain, or make excuses. Be sure to take breaks; the work will still be there when you get back. Help others reach their goals. Find a mentor. Do not drink and drive. Learn from the past, plan for the future, and live in the present.

"You have been accepted to a four year university- take this opportunity" I chose to attend a community college because of a lesser cost/ burden to my single father. I told myself that once I earned my degree in nursing, I would fund my own education to receive my Bachelors Degree. Now that I have my own income, I also have my own financial responsibilities (house, car payment, ect) Since I have this income listed, I am not eligible for financial aid without loans. It 's so hard to go back to school once you've been out. Having a job and income does not mean you are guaranteed the funds to acheive what you are dreaming of.

My advice to a college senior after having already been in college for a couple of years, would be if you don’t already know what you want to study or become after college, then start out taking general core classes to begin with. We no longer have the luxury of getting an education for little or nothing like out parents did. With the high cost of education, apply for as many scholarships as you can possibly find out there. If you don’t have a scholarship, these classes can be taken at a community college for a lesser amount of money and possibly a smaller class size. If I had done this, rather than declaring a major, I would have saved myself and my parents a lot of money. . After this first year or two, then you might get more of a general idea of what you want to study. Then transfer to a four year college and pursue your new found passion or path in life. Looking at my education now, With limited financial support, I prefer to graduate from college with as little debt as possible.

I have only been in college for a few weeks, but if I could go back to the beggining of senior year I would tell myself to take more AP classes. It would have allowed me to take less gen ed classes and focus on the classes I wanted to take and classes towards my major.

Truthfully, I wish I could speak to myself sooner than senior year. In my freshman year I wish I had been more commited to keeping my grades up so I could get Bright Futures Scholarship dollars. College is a mindset. You just have to decide you're going to do it. Don't give up in the middle. Don't even entertain the thought. Get that into your mind early on, and don't change that thought.

Study harder! Don't wait until the last minute to get things done. I wanted to focus on school but having known what I know now, I would tell myself to get a job and start saving. I would have told myself what major I would end up choosing so I could have prepared properly. I would let myself know that you are going to be okay and while I may not understand why some things happen, nothing happens without reason - everything happens for a higher purpose. I should warn myself of an unwanted situation that I could have avoided. Don't be bitter or fear the unknown because that’s what is holding you back. Open up your heart and mind and stop being so judgmental. Speak Up! Don't just sit back and let others speak for you. You are only hurting yourself. You have your whole life ahead of you and although it probably won't be easy, it will be an adventure that you don't want to miss out on!

Every adult I knew shared the same universal advice on growing up. "Do your best and only focus on school work." It's funny how much a person can mature in only a year. There came that time in my life where I actually realized how important that phrase was. It was my only chance to create the perfect vision that could save me time and money in college. I did not hesitate and went back in time to the year 2011. It doesn't seem far back but the experiences and changes that happen in a year last a lifetime in ones memory. I sat down explaining to myself (the old me) that I was there to tell myself to really focus in school. I told myself to remember that everything can get taken away from but knowledge is something that nobody could steal from me. I told the old me to believe in herself because the only one that can create a bright future is me. I looked into my own eyes and said " This is the only chance to make things right and to go places"; and then I knew that the perfect vision would be real.

Dear Sam, As you launch into the unknown world of college, heed this advice: live life to the fullest without letting it be over-filled. My freshman year, I completely underestimated the importance of balancing time. Living on campus allows for attending numerous events, joining various clubs, and spending countless hours hanging out with friends. I'd like to tell you to take advantage of every opportunity. As our Latin friends say, "Carpe Diem" (If you haven't learned that phrase yet—you will in Philosophy or Literature class). The apostle Paul also gives us this advice in Ephesians 5:15-16: "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity. . ." Every club you join, every event you attend, and every friend you spend time with, do so with all your heart. Having said that, do not stretch yourself too thin. It is easy to say "yes" to every occasion. However, you will soon feel the effects of over commitment. Learn to prioritize and say "no." Always remember to have time for yourself. If you are not intentional about resting in solitude, you and your friends will notice the difference!

What you learned in high school is not the same way you will learn in college. College math is completely different than high school math. Be ready to open your mind up to things you would of asked yourself or asked others. Be ready to challenge yourself metally, physically and spiritually. It will bring the best out of you.

At first I would say to myself to stay in college, and not stray from the path of improving my employment opportunities. Study hard, get good grades to enable yourself to apply for and receive scholarships. College life is fun, educational and exciting. There are many opportunities to become part of the campus life, if you let down your guard, and put yourself out there. It may be difficult at first to be away from home, and not dependent upon your parents instant approval of your accomplishments, but stick with it kid, because a college education will take you places you never imagined existed. There are so many fields of study, I suggest you research which professions are in great need, choose the one that most fits your personality and go for it. the college also has assessment exams to determine a degree that will best fit your interests, take it, do not waste time taking classes and changing majors, to find that the field of study you have chosen bores you. Most of all have confidence and self discipline to attain the goal of graduation with a bachelor's degree in your field of choice.

When you start at a new college, it is so easy to get wrapped up in what people would call "the college life", meaning too much partying and trying to meet new people, and less time studying. My biggest advice would be to meet the right people and stick to your school work as much as possible. Have a healthy balance between a social life and the books. It is so important and expensive to further your education, and if you fall behind in school work, it is really hard to get caught up. Get a good study group together. It is essential to have people to study with and help you out in areas you aren't as good in. Enjoy college!

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about transitioning into college, I would tell myself to be fearless. Transitions are scary but I've learned that with God and family I can handle everything that comes my way. I shouldn't let fears get int eh way of anything I do!

Dear Self, Go to college. The college experience isn't always what it appears to be in movies: raucus, drunk and un-academic. If you choose carefully, you will find a school that is committed not only to graduating you but to developing your mind and challenging your view of the world. This is what a liberal education was meant for from the beginning--to elevate your thinking process and equip you with the tools for life and the expertise to use them. Yes, you will learn some really cool things in your chosen feild and you'll make some wonderful friends and memories which will become part of who you are as a person. Above all, though, your mind will be broadened, your beliefs will be solidified and you will become more confident in yourself and your place in the world. So like I said, go to college. You're worth it. Sincerely, Yourself

When you decide to go to a college, don't choose based on simply academics. While academics are obviously the most important part, you still need to have fun! It is ok to take a step back and ask yourself questions like, "Will I enjoy the area?" or "Will I fit in with the people/culture?" Those are ok to ask! College is an amazing time of life that should be enjoyed to the fullest. I have been blessed by making that right decision, but I know people who have struggled in theirs.

Freedom. This one word lingers in every high school senior's mind as they begin to make the awaited transition from high school senior to college student. As a graduating senior, I had high expectations for what college life was going to be like for me. I wanted desperately to move away from my parents and live on campus because I wanted to experience all the freedom I could have on my own. If I could go back and talk to myself as I was making this transition, I would explain that moving onto campus and living away from your parents is definitely not the route that I should have taken. I would also explain that while you do get to move away from your parents, the freedom that everyone has a conniption over is truly overrated. Throughout my life I have been extremely family-oriented, so moving onto campus and away from my family was one of the worst things that I could have done my first year of college. I would tell myself that moving into the dorms is overrated, and half the time you may be miserable because of how much you will miss your family.

The first thing I would tell myself in high school would be to relax. I was very worried that I didn’t know what to do with my life or what school to choose, but now I know that with a little time the answer becomes evident. I would tell myself that everything really does work out and it is okay not to have all the answers right away. I would have told myself to wait to go back to school and explore the country for a little while. I would tell myself that there is something to be said for patience and waiting, because it always brings the best solutions.

If I had an opportunity to go back in time and rewrite my life from High School to now I would change only a few small things that would have made such a big difference. First and foremost I would never procrastinate! I have learned that the more you put things off the harder it is to get caught up. As the saying goes, “Play now, pay later; or pay now, play later.” When you graduate High School you transition into adulthood and responsibility. Make a decision to do something and stick with it; never ever give up! Keep you focus and stay strong in your faith. As an adult it is time to be responsible with finances as well. Save! Save! Save! College in an investment, no doubt, but an expensive one! In his conferences on financial freedom, Dave Ramsey always says, “Live like no one else, so you can LIVE like no one else!” No matter how you decide to pay for college it is important to have a plan. Do whatever you can to save money and be responsible with both your finances and life now, and reap the rewards later in life!

The advice I would give my old high school self would be to re-think how I treat people. I wish I could go back and re-do my relationships with people. The impact you can make on someone in high school is huge. I had a few friends in high school who committed suicide and it was really tough for me to walk through. I wish I would have been more intentional with how I loved them and cared about them individually. Even though you are young and in high school, you can impact many people around you dispite your age. I was so caught up in achieving and focusing on my own life that I passed up the lives of those around me and getting to know them on a deeper level. Everyone has a story and a past that consists of some layer of hurt and I wish I could have told my high school self to dig deeper with people and bring their past darkness into the light and help them. Ultimately, the advice I would have given my old high school self would be to love others and not worry as much about myself.

I would tell my high school senior self to take school more seriously, how important it would be to my future. Get more involved in community service, because this is something that is very close to my heart and has actually helped me with scholarships. Be the best person you can be and not to worry about what others might think of you. You're going to feel like you're letting down the kids you are going to have later. The best thing you could do for your future children is to get some skills that will help you get a good paying job with benefits that will also allow you the time to enjoy your family.

The advice I would give to senior me would be get to know people at college. First of all, meet fellow classmates and make a few new friends. Grades are important but do not spend all of your time studying. Instead, ask your peers about their interests and participate in the activities put on by the resident assistants and the school. Of course you will have to study quite a bit, but having some friends to distract you every once in a while is not a bad thing. They will help you cope with your stress and in some cases will even help you study. Along with meeting peers, you should also introduce yourself to your professors and learn about their lives and interests. If a professor knows your name they will be more likely to notice your contributions in class and recognize your hard work. Furthermore, as professionals in their fields they will have connections and career advice that has been proven to work, so by getting to know them your are helping to ensure your own success in the future. Overall, the key to having a successful and enjoyable college experience is to go out and meet people.

Dear Rebecca, You have been homeschooled from kindergarten and thoroughly enjoyed your high school years spent with family, friends, music, and learning. Now I, your older self, am coming back to help you transition into 4 years of higher education. This transition will not be the easiest you have ever made, but definitely a most rewarding and satisfying one. While you have learned much about independent study through homeschooling, college is going to stretch that skill to the max. This summer, try to set a schedule of chores for yourself that you stick to no matter what. That way, you become accustomed to getting specific tasks done right when they are supposed to get done. This will be crucial for the shorter homework deadlines you will encounter. Also, as a music major, practice practicing your instrument. You will need to spend more time than ever on the piano, so make it a habit now. Don't let people get in the way of your academics. There will be many friends and multiple activities vying for your attention, but homework must always come first. And finally, make personal financial plans. Books are VERY expensive. Have a wonderful 4 years! Rebecca

If I could go back, I would tell myself that college is an opportunity to make a new life for yourself. Going to college means you can choose a better quality of friends- those that will support you in life's ups and downs. Going to college means that you control how well you succeed. There will be no one to hold your hand and make you do homework. How far you go is dependent on your own determination and will-power. I would tell myself that there will be many times when you want to give up, but quitting is not an option! Cancer will try to take you out of the game, but don't lose hope. A brighter day will come! Going back to school when you have a baby will make you exhausted, but you will be able to do it. You will become a world changer, just hang in there!

If I could go back in time I would explain in depth how imparetive college really is in this economy. Statistics show that if you have a child, as a female, you are more likely to be a single parent as a young adult. It is necessary to become successful and a productive person in society. You can show other single mothers that it is possible. You will be a pssitive influence on your children. You could have a career that you love instead of a dead end job thats just making ends meet, liuving paycheck to paycheck. You will earn the income your children need to suvive and not have to live on government assistance. You can give your children a better life that you never had. College is not as hard as it is put oput there to be. If you stay motivated. Your life can go in any direction you want it to go. Only you can make that choice, I just hope you make the right decision not only for your self but also for your children.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self to finish high school instead of gaining a G.E.D., pay more attention in class and ask questions when in doubt because it does make a difference especially when taking a college math course. I would also tell myself to definitely take full advantage of the electives offered in school because although I may not be able to see it "now" taking the electives will "pay off" in the end when I begin college.

Looking back on things, i would give many advice to myself. the most important is to not wait to the last day to get homework or projects done. Always get started on them whn you get the assigament or when you get the due date the frist time.

I would have encouraged myself to go to school soone. I choose love over a full-ride scholarship when I was eighteen and I know find myself almost a decade later struggling to put myself through school while being a divorced single mother of two young boys. Though the experiences has been humbling, I would have encouraged myself to go out there and experience all that college life had to offer. I also would have encouraged myself to stay focused and drilled into my head the importance of education in our society. Thisis all advice that I plan on giving my own children when it's there time to go to college. College isn't an option and it will leave you with memories and relationships that will last a lifetime.

There are a lot of things I would want to go back and lecture myself about like, “don’t move in with a boyfriend you barely know”, or “don’t hang out with the people you know will get you into trouble” but I know me. I wouldn’t want to listen. And besides, I believe that all the endeavors of my life have made me who I am today and I don’t want to change that. The advice that I would want to give to my high school self, is to slow down. You need to take your time in finding what you truly enjoy doing. When I first started college I felt like everyone around me knew what they wanted to do and they all graduated before me. For years I just wanted to finish like everyone else. But I have taken my time to find out what I genuinely like to do. Now I have found a calling that I know I can honestly be excited about, rather than choosing a career for the wrong reasons. I believe happiness is truly the key to life.

Go to school now! Do not wait to start college because you are tired of going to class. you will be even more tired after a full days work and hours of caring for your children. The last three years have been personally rewarding and I am very proud of myself for working toward a huge goal. It has also been really hard. I am a mom, wife, student, and I work full time. It is really hard to balance all of my jobs and feel that I am doing what needs to be done. If I could go back and start college right out of high school I would. I have a 17 year old son and I am pushing him to start making decisions about college. He sees how hard I am working and realizes that he is lucky to have parents that will help him with college right now. I have a 3.8 GPA so I know I am doing my school work well and there is just a few more months to go!

Soak it up. We grow up hearing "highschool will be the best time of your life," well, I hated highschool. I struggled to be accepted amoungst peers in highschool, I was searching for my identity but had no foundation. Coming to College I heard those same words again, " College will be the best time of your life," this time it has proven true. Although highschool wasn't my favorite times, I look back now and wish I would have taken more opportunities that were presented to me. Go with your gut, have confidence and don't back down. Stand up for what you believe in, and passionately pursue what drives your heart. If you have a cause, make it known. Highschool was one time where we could reach a group of 1,000 kids with issues that mattered to us, and they listened. That is probably the only time in your life when that will be the cause. I urge you to enjoy your family, traveling away to college, I truely realized how much my parents and siblings meant to me, and how much I did miss them. All this to say, Dream Big! It's worth it.

Dearest Heather, First of all I want to remind you that you are a kind, loving and worthy human being...please do not ever forget that. Ever since you were a little girl you always felt like an outcast, that is not your truth. You are actually a great leader, you were born with this trait, please try to utilize this trait now and begin to build upon it. Secondly, please stay in school. I suggest that you take a year off to travel and get a job. The experience in traveling will broaden your outlook into other cultures, and the experience in having an entry level job will help teach you humility; which are both important for your growth and development. Always keep an open mind and positive outlook on things, but do not let that optimism that you have cover up the absolute reality that is going on in your life. Always remember to take things slow, you have a tendency to hurry through life and you forget to enjoy the simple things. Breathe and enjoy your surroundings and the people in your life, really listen to them. Love, Heather

I would tell myself how important it is that I do well and that I take that small amount of time out of my life and really focus on my education. I would tell myself that there will be plenty of time to find the "right guy" and to please don't let that be my the focus of my attention but rather my educational goals and really applying myself in order to maintain good grades. I would tell myself what a difference an education will make when it comes to the level of income I will be able to make and the type of lifestyle I will be able to afford. I would stress the need to invest this time wisely and not to waste it. There will be time for the rest.

Dear Liz, As you’re approaching the time to leave the comfort of your home to the buzzing life of college, I want to leave you with one very important rule -- DON’T PROCRASTINATE! We all know that procrastination can influence the type of academic work you will produce. It leaves room for mistakes and less intricate thinking within final products. However, it can also impact your life outside the classroom. You’ll become stressed out with all the work that piles on, and you’ll be forced to give up opportunities with friends that could have been yours if the work was already complete. So save your grades and your social life and keep a regimented schedule where you will do nothing but school work! Trust me, it will pay off. Love, An Older, Wiser, and Wonderful You.

Dear high school senior. Life is not all about working yourself to death for the perfect grade. There is so much more to college than that. Education is one of the more important parts to college life, but there are friends to meet, different cultures to explore. If you keep yourself buried in the books, how can you see what the world is like. Let yourself live for the now and the future will never fail you. Enjoy your life because there are no " do-overs".

As a high school senior, I will study at a college soon. I think high school senior life is a transition from high school life to college life, so high school senior life is very important. Therefore, I should have several things done before I go to college. Firstly, I should improve all of my high school courses so that I am ready for college courses. Secondly, I should get a driver's license as soon as possible because I can drive to college, and usually I need to drive from one building to another building to take different classes at a big campus. Thirdly, I should get a laptop so that I can use it to finish some assignments, tests and online courses when I go to college. Finally, I should apply some scholarships to help me to pay for my tuitions and books. If I get these things done before I go to college, my college life will be smoother.

The advice I would give myself is I would apply to more scholarships at the second semester of my senior year in high school. I would apply to every scholarship there was available to me and actually take the time to write out the essays and get all required information for it. For example, in college I learned that just because a scholarship says it is for a certain race, you can still apply for it regardless of your race. Also, I would tell myself that college is nothing like high school. There is diversity and tolerance for the different cultures that are in America. I have learned so much about these diffrent cultures and it expanded my knowledge and understanding of our American history.

I would say.... Soak up every opportunity that comes your way; live in the moment. Don't live with past regret and don't live with "what if's". Grab ahold of opportunities that are outside your comfort zone and give 110 percent to everything you do. Get involved in everything you possibly can and invest time in your academics and your social life as well. Don't be scared about whether you will make friends or whether the choices you will make are right for you -- just go with your gut. I thought that high school was all there was and the friends I had in high school would stay with me forever. I was scared to go to college. But the friends I am making now are life-long friends I will have forever and the memories I'm making in college are far more memorable than high school ever was. Be excitied about growing up and be excited about your future. Don't rush into anything but take your time and enjoy the moment and the memories. Invest in your school work and plan for a successful future.

If I could go back to high school I would tell myself to work as hard as I possibly could and take as many college courses through my high school as allowed. So when the time came for me to attend college I would already have some work under the hood and be more prepared for the harder classes as they came. Working hard in high school definitely pays off whether it is in your college life or any aspect of life. I would also visit as many possible colleges as I could during my senior year so that I can see myself there and make 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure that is where I want to spend the next 4 years of my life. Tuition can be an issue when applying for college and attending but just know that there are dozens of scholarships out there just waiting to be applied for!

College is a great experience, but remember that it is going to keep you busy and tired. Be prepared to have homework, but don't let that get in the way of having some fun. It is okay to go out with your friends too. You don't want your homework done and you don't want your academics to suffer becuase your not giving yourself time to do your homework. Your professors want to help you and are there for you, don't be afraid to go to them and ask them for help.

I would tell myself to enjoy senior year and not wish for it to go faster, you are only a senior once so you need to enjoy it. I would tell myself to enjoy the easier classes I took and to prepare to spend more time studying than I had before going to college. I would tell myself not to be scared for college and that everything will work out fine in my first year. I would tell myself that the first week at college would be crazy with being busy with the campus activities, trying to unpack, and missing home. Even though that would be a crazy time that I would make it through that week and still be able to function. The activities become less and less, one day I would figure out where to put everything, and you will miss home, but it makes you appreciate home so much more. I would tell myself that the first time you go back home after moving to college will be different. Your things will be missing from the bathroom and things might function a little differently now, but that doesn't mean you family loves you any less.

If i could go back in time to my senior year of high school i would advice myself to go for something that makes me happy, not neccessarily what i thought i should do. i spent a majority of my senior year stressing over where i should go for school because i didn't know what my desire was for a career. I felt like my counselor was pushing me to go straight to a university rather than a community college and that made me feel even more stresssed because i wasn't sure i was being pushed to make the right decision for myself. Luckily, i was informed of a trade school called Kaplan university. To go to school for a short period of time and not have to complete extra classes such as general education relieved me of the majority of my stress. I would advice anyone to make sure they look at all their options before allowing somone to make a decision for them about their future.